Detectives investigating the stabbing of a carer at a nursing home have charged a resident with her murder.

Kathleen Bainbridge, 58, of North Drift Way, Luton, was working at Abacus House in Princes Street, Dunstable, when she was stabbed just before 2pm on Friday.

Bedfordshire Police have charged 54-year-old Stephen Slatt with her murder and the attempted murder of a female colleague who went to her aid.

A post-mortem examination revealed that Mrs Bainbridge, who was married with two daughters and four grandchildren, died of stab wounds to her upper body.

A police spokeswoman said: “The man arrested has been charged with Kathleen’s murder and with the attempted murder of Kathleen’s female colleague at the home who went to her assistance during the attack.